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ipad pro with m1,2,3,4 is like a smart car with w16 engine. it's mostly useless. S9 ultra is more than good enough for 99.99% people who are not into apple ecosystem.
I bought a S9 Plus with a $600 trade-in of a Tab S8 that i bought used last year for $400. They also threw in a Tab A9+ completely free, so I basically paid a total of $400 (post tax) for a tablet upgrade and a free budget tablet. There's actually a surprisingly noticeable step up in performance considering it's just one year newer, especially in gaming. I'm really liking it so far, especially with the extra bit of screen real estate. Btw, have you considered just using a folding bluetooth keyboard and a regular, slimmer case instead of one of those keyboard cases? I find I don't always need to use the keyboard, so being able to pack away a tiny keyboard only for when I need it to be nice.
Thanks for sharing! Yeah a case like that is a good option. The benefit of the Dexnor is that you can take the keyboard off entirely and only carry it with the tablet when you know you'll need it. I put s tempered glass on the front anyway so it's pretty protected. I also don't love folding keyboards. But I do really like using a Samsung Outdoor Cover with my Galaxy tablets and using a Bluetooth keyboard like an mx keys mini. Those are my 2 things I like to use. But everyone is different. Thanks for commenting and giving people more options. I'm all about it
This tablet is a beast, been using it since just before launch date!!! It does everything you need and more. I have the keyboard cover as well and can't replicate the issue you were having when typing the "u" in "you" over and over. I'm wondering if you have a defective keyboard. I had a defective one for months as my keyboard would randomly disconnect. I went through three exchanges in order to get my problem resolved. It was quite the process but they allowed it and now I'm quite ecstatic. Thanks for the awesome video! Keep them coming!
I have to type it extremely quickly. In Google Docs especially. It never happens when I type slow. But if I fly through typing, like 100 wpm style, it always misses the u, or at least 75% of the time. I've had this issue with the Tab S9, S9 Plus, S8, S8 Ultra, and so on. Again if I slow down intentionally, no problems. Only when I'm speeding through. Either way, I'm happy you aren't having the issue, because without that, I'd be loving the keyboard cover a lot more! The Dexnor isn't perfect either, the touchpad is actually pretty bad on it. So I turn it off. That's why I mentioned that even in my sponsored segment, always have to keep it real. Happy you got it replaced though, and happy it's working well for you!
I got one of these back when it was released. I love it, I use it all the time. With the CITRIX app I can connect to my work computer and with the remote desktop feature I can connect to my desk top when away from home. This lets me play table top simulator while away from home with friends and family while on the road. Other than that it is just nice to be able to fit so much of a book on the screen. I love it and consider it a 5 star device, though I think the 9+ is a better size and when it is time to upgrade in a few years I will likely go with the + size.
Thanks for the tip about the Citrix app for the Tab S9 Ultra. I will definitely give it a try at work so I can give presentations and share data right off my desktop. computer.
1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: • Video Playback Resolution: Supports up to 4K (3840x2160 pixels) resolution. This means it can display video content in Ultra High Definition, offering the highest level of detail and clarity available on this device. 2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6: • Video Playback Resolution: Supports up to 4K (3840x2160 pixels) resolution. This means it can also play 4K content, similar to the Tab S9 Ultra. Key Differences: • Screen Size and Resolution: While both tablets support 4K video playback, the Tab S9 Ultra has a much larger and higher-resolution display (14.6 inches, 2960x1848 pixels) compared to the Tab S6 (10.5 inches, 2560x1600 pixels). This means that even though both can play 4K video, the Tab S9 Ultra can display more detail and has a larger screen to enhance the viewing experience. • Display Technology: The Tab S9 Ultra features a Super AMOLED display with deeper blacks and more vibrant colors compared to the Super AMOLED or AMOLED display on the Tab S6. This can lead to a better overall viewing experience for 4K content. In summary, while both tablets support 4K video playback, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra offers a more immersive experience due to its larger screen size, higher screen resolution, and advanced display technology.
Getting the s9 plus this month to study on and play on. You just helped me make sure that i made my mind on getting it instead of an ipad air (there's nothing wrong with the ipad, i just hate the limitations on ios lol.)
I hope you enjoy it. I think a lot of it is just an OS preference thing. I think the better value is with Samsung but iPads are still great. But I like that sd card slot flexibility and that os flexibility on Android. Hope you enjoy it when you get it! If you buy from Best buy or Samsung try to use those description links too. You don't have to but it helps 😂. Appreciate you. Leave any comments with questions. I don't always see follow ups but I try to respond to every comment at least once
Are there 3rd party keyboards that use the pins? Don't really want to also have to charge a keyboard. What's the battery life like on the Dexnor, and how fast does it reconnect when you start typing?
No. Samsung has those patented I'm guessing. No other keyboards use the pins. I don't start typing right away if it's been asleep. It's supposed to last for two weeks of continued usage. But I haven't had to recharge it and it's been over a week. A good amount of usage. It may be 3 or 4 weeks of pretty good usage for a recharge. But it's 4 hours to recharge it. To give an idea. According to amazon. It's got great travel. Great backlighting. A poor touchpad but I use a Bluetooth mouse anyway. I enjoy it. But it's not perfect. I keep it real even if they sponsor me. I think the $350 model is pretty flawed so I'm happy to accept a flawed $150 model that's cheaper with coupons.
Oh yeah. You can definitely get productive on the tab S9. I'm not saying you can't. I was actually meeting with someone fairly recently, and I didn't want to take something big and bulky, so I took the tablet so I wouldn't be distracting and I was able to type up a ton of stuff right in front of someone. You can definitely get a lot of productive work done especially with the right tools. I was mainly referring to the fact that it's just harder to get more work done with a smaller screen. Not only can you see less on the screen, but the keyboard cover, if you buy a keyboard cover, those are obviously going to be smaller. You can avoid that by buying a Bluetooth keyboard, but my point is the size of the tablet does actually matter for productivity. So that's why I say that, yes, you can get a ton of productive work done on the Tab S9, but a bigger screen would typically help accomplish that a little better and a bigger accessories. But it doesn't mean you can't make the tab S9 a productivity powerhouse. I was just saying that the other tablets might be better suited for that function
Regarding battery, I get 7-10% drop per hour when video watching on 60 hz/adaptive (it should be the same with keyboard typing) and something like ~10-12% when multitasking on 120hz. No gaming tests, sorry. Overall great tab, love it.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. For me I drop a little more. I know some battery tests, on 150 nits of brightness, on those tests people were getting 9 to 10 hours. Practically I'm keeping my device on higher brightness. So I'm closer to 7 hours. But updates have made the battery life maybe a little better than those initial tests from websites. But I'm still around 6 to 10 hours. Normally 7 or 8 depending on what I do.
The only reason that i am getting this samsung tablet the new samsung ui with the alarm clock app. you can set alarm clock wallpapers and music. Waking up to my fam pic in a 14.6 in screen with my fav songs, is the only reason iam not buying an ipad pro. Sad that such a small software feature is not available in any other tablet, including other androids
This S9 Ultra tablet screen is way to sensitive. I can be watching a video and go to move the tablet to put it down and it will start running something else. I don't believe I even touched the screen, it drives me nuts. Other than that, it is a very good machine and I have no other complaints.
Yeah that's the problem with very small bezels, you can't touch the screen or you will bring up the menus or other things. I personally turn on the gestures rather than the 3 buttons on the bottom, but even then you could accidentally activate a gesture. I think most problems would have a similar problem with small bezels. Still, not fun to deal with.
I wanted a big tablet to watch tv shows and movies. So I got the s8 ultra for $699 instead. I,m very happy with my device. FYI I,m watching this on my s8 ultra.
I'm sorry I have to say smth 4:17 there are bigger tablets for ART that is and no not the art tablets that u hook up to your pc there are stupidity huge art tablets that u can physically walk around but ur going have to do a lot of digging fr
Seen some on Amazon and other places but there stupidity expensive compared to this so just stay with this just wanted to make the point there is bigger
The ambient mode is irrelevant, the reason the video isn't full screen is because the aspect ratio of the tablet doesn't allow it to be completely full screen. There's going to be a small amount of bars unless you zoom in, and whenever you zoom in, you're missing some of the video at that point and the quality also decreases. I would rather show with the actual viewing and experience will be like, and it also allows me to show off the actual aspect ratio and the bars that you should expect without zooming. That's my personal preference. But I get why you would want to see full screen since you use it that way yourself
@@AndroidDigest I just mean that in ambient mode, the letterboxed regions are filled with color instead of pure black in full screen, which removes one of the main benefits of an OLED screen
I love my s9 ultra, had it for a couple months, but i wish samsung have pass through charging like ipad. Love the ip69 waterproof, i love to use it outdoor, but my problem is when the usb-c port gets wet, it can take hours for it to dry.
Great for students. I do have a video about Galaxy tablets and productivity, and I talk about college students there: ua-cam.com/video/pMZ_4lmgjQE/v-deo.html I would recommend this or the Tab S9 Plus though. This is the ultra beefy model, the S9 Plus is a little bit more portable, but still big enough.
Also, don't forget the extended storage. Plus ,I never seen anyone pay full price for a samsung device there is always a deal. I got my tablet for $250 with trade in.
I had the Tab S8 Ultra and M4 iPad Pro 13" together for a week and I returned the iPad Pro almost immediately. It's a powerhouse, but with stale OS. Tab S8 Ultra offers more flexibility with creative and workflow.
Nice video promoting the S9 but if Samsung wants to compete with apple they need to drop the price, i have an M1 ipad pro that will run circles around the S9 and it is a first gen M processor. Samsung should stop pricing the S9 like it's an iPad Pro and compete by making the S9 affordable
This is where we would disagree a little bit. And you need to know, I highly promote the iPads. My channel is Android Digest so I don't really talk about them much, but for those people who need that extra power I definitely recommend they go to Apple. But I think the idea that the m1 iPad runs circles around this is just not true for an average everyday user. Users are not running benchmarks or doing video rendering tests on a daily basis. They are going to Hulu, Netflix, they are surfing the web, even if they push their tab to more intense stuff like gaming, you can still game on almost every single game on the highest settings on this tablet. So what can you really do on an m1 iPad that you can't do at the same exact speed here? Almost all of those tasks are lightning fast. So you can't just compare an m1 iPad Pro from years ago, which is discounted due to age, you can't just compare that to a Galaxy Tab. If you're in the Apple ecosystem, by all means, I get that iPads do have more power for the money and if that's something you care about Or if you feel like you will notice that power, absolutely, I recommend it to you. And if you're all in on the Apple ecosystem, I would recommend going with a m1 or M2 iPad anyway because they are such a good value and they have more than enough power for pretty much everyone. So I'm actually with you 100%. But when you have smartphones on Android, or tablets on Android, that are so fast at every app that they open, They are so fast. On a daily basis I wouldn't even notice a single millisecond of a difference personally between this and an m1 iPad Pro. Or even an M3 or an m4. Day to day stuff you do on a tablet you just don't notice those differences, once you get as fast as something like a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Gen 3 You're not going to notice these gigantic differences even if the benchmark show that. Because you only take advantage of those differences and very very extreme use cases. In the end I think you are comparing apples to oranges, a ton of people out there don't want iPads, there's a ton of people that won't consider iPads at all because they want to stay on the Android ecosystem. For those people, this will be the flagship tablet for them. There's no need to constantly compare to Apple because most people on Android tablets just wouldn't even want to consider an iPad, they wouldn't want to split up their ecosystem. Also, you're missing a lot of the advantages. Of course Apple has always had the advantage with processing power, at least recently, but what about Samsung having 120 Hz on their tablets and on their phones for several years before Apple? What about having OLED and amoled screens way before Apple? What about the fact that this comes with an SD card slot, or what about the fact that this comes with the stylus? These devices are already hundreds of dollars off, they come with a stylus that saves you like $100 compared to Apple, they come with Samsung dex which is arguably way better than stage manager, and they come with SD card storage, which could save you hundreds and hundreds of dollars because that's how Apple makes money, they force you to upgrade storage by not allowing an SD card slot. Even over the m1 iPad Pro, you would still save money buying a Galaxy Tab. You would also get a lot of advantages. So I don't really agree with your argument. And again, I don't think the processing power is as important as all of these other things. But maybe this to you. Or maybe the app will ecosystem is that important to you. That's completely fine. But it doesn't make these tablets a bad value and it doesn't make them invalid. They are still tremendous values on Android especially with all the sales.
Hey, sorry for the multiple posts... one other note about the tablet size: I travel a lot and prefer to download content for offline viewing, which you increasingly are not permitted on a Windows device. Vudu, Max, others only permit downloading to mobile devices. I started to get a Chromebook, but then I either have a typical laptop build (which can be problematic if the person seated in front of you reclines... grrr) or a 2-in-1 build where the keyboard is folded beneath. Either way, unless I bought the original tomato red Samsung Chromebook with its 4k OLED screen, I would have a significantly less brilliant display and more cumbersome device for 90% of my use scenario. But when it's time to go to work, I'll need an ample-sized screen. To me, this thing really isn't all that big. Sure, it's a giant tablet but it's an average-sized laptop screen, fits easily on a tray table (w/out the keyboard), espec angled in the drawing position, laying more flat on the table rather than upright.
This is very good. With the keyboard cover it's actually bigger than a laptop. Because the kickstand AND the keyboard take room. On the other hand, if you don't have the keyboard attached it can be MUCH smaller and fit into tight spaces. You're dead on
for people who tries to type you on the keyboard, the Problem dont exsist on german and French Layout, because they Y is on the last line and you can thrn nomrally write the word you
Just traded in my S8 Ultra for a $900 credit to get the S9 Ultra. $150 out of pocket after the trade in. They have a pretty incredible promotion going on right now.
I am a student and I have a phone, all I need is a large screen so that I can write and read easily,Good storage space, and for the game control buttons you can modify from the settings
Maybe you could just get a cheaper tablet if you don't need much. If you just want to read and get good storage space, maybe you get something like the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus or something. You can even add an sd card for some media to save to.
I would LOVE that. Dexnor has a magic keyboard alternative for the S9 Plus. It's great, minus the trackpad. But I just use a Bluetooth mouse, and I use that trackpad space as a nice palm rest. It's a great keyboard cover, it even has backlighting. Still can't compare to a really really nice magic keyboard though
First off, I am absolutely in love with all of those laptops. But it's just a completely different thing. Tablets don't have a big keyboard to bring around with them all the time, this screen will be better than almost all of those Snapdragon devices, at a cheaper price, and even the speakers will be better. It will also be easier to do a lot of basic tasks, and easier to browse on with touch screen. So it really depends on what you're wanting to do
Yes it would charge. It's similar to a phone. It will give you an option if you are pulling down from the notification bar, it will have an option to do file transfer, USB charging. And you can select what you want it to do
Not really. But remember, this is not a cell phone. So it's not going to have anywhere close to the quality of pictures as you're going to get from an actual phone. Plus it's a larger screen, so you're viewing the photos on this ginormous screen, so they're going to look even worse quality than they would looking on a smaller phone
Seems like a really good deal honestly. The Yab S8 is only worth around $350ish online especially after fees. So yeah. Getting a lot more for it, it's really worth it
Thank you. I still thinking if to buy Tab 9 Ultra which have 3 years of bug firmware updates or wait to Tab 10 Ultra(which will have almost the same specs) with possible (maybe) longer firmware updates.
Yeah. It's a tough call. Save more money, and get 6 months of extra usage, even if the S10 Ultra comes out you can be happy that you bought yours on sale vs full price. Savings hundreds and being 6+months of usage, because I'm not expecting a release until January. BUT we'll see. Some people really like waiting for the newest
s@@AndroidDigest Thank you for your response. You right. Only a pity that Galaxy Tablet's S series have only 3 years of big Android updates. Tablets can be use much longer as smartphones. My first and last tablet was Galaxy Tab S Note 12.4. I bought it in 2014 and used almost 6 years. But got only one big Android update. With Tab S10 Ultra Samsung could extend big updates to 5 years as at S24 series. But isn't officially. With this I can wait.
I love the S9 Ultra! However due to scaling, the apple ipad pro 13, and also the s9+ actually shows the same amount of content as this despite being much smaller. The apple also is far brighter sustained and peak, and in terms of actual performance like editing 4k multi layers, I would trust the m4 or even m2 over it. S9 is awesome though, the sideloading, microSD, etc. :)
You can change the display size of items on your screen. I agree that the iPad is better. For sure, I'm Android to the core but I won't argue that. For those on the Apple side they have a definite treat. Here, I'm trying to explain who this is for: those who want that screen size, or those who want sideloading, microsd cards, a pen in the box, etc. The S9 Plus is the value play compared to the iPad for those reasons, and the Ultra is a little extra for more screen size if you want it. iPad is great this year! I love the competition.
@@AndroidDigest Ah with the max resolutions I think it still shows more due to the scaling, watched a ZoneofTech video showing it, to my astonishment there is such so much detail in aspect ratio, resolution, scalling, and zoom percentage combos. Anyhow, thanks for making the video as always!!
Thanks for the great review. Will be getting this tab for my postgrad studies. Could you recommend me apps and alt. accessories(considering that the original accessories are mostly out of stock) that will be useful for me on this device?
For me, I've got a few things I like to use. The Samsung book cover keyboard is nice overall but a little expensive. The Dexnor keyboard cover is a good alternative, the trackpad is pretty bad but I turn it off and use a Bluetooth mouse. But those options are both a little heavy for a tablet. Another one of my favorite options is the Samsung Outdooe Cover. Because you can carry your tablet by the kickstand, it almost acts like a briefcase, and you can just bring a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse separate when you want to use DeX or get productive. I also like to have a usb c hub so I can connect to a monitor or if I want to connect other things to the tablet. Anker is a good brand. Hopefully these things help
You know. I ultimately went with the M4 iPad Pro 13 inch…because I’m terrified of change. I don’t regret my decision…or I didn’t until I got to try the galaxy tab earlier today. Gotta say I much prefer the galaxy aspect ratio better. I might be crazy enough to get both.
Maybe find a really really good deal on something like that Galaxy Tab S9 FE or something. It comes with the pen. Gives you a good taste of what it is like. Or get both and then return your least favorite one. So yeah, a cheaper model gives you a taste at a lower cost. And you can resell later too. Or returns. But I'd recommend you try both.
@@AndroidDigest one step ahead of you boss lol. As an artist, I pretty much live on tablets. I’m keeping the M4 pro but found a local deal on the ultra. I knew I wanted it after trying it, but your video sent me over the edge…so…thanks I guess? Such a terrible influence. You should be ashamed
Once you get it into portrait mode the game itself has a setting where it will turn landscape during the race. But you could also try (if that doesn't work well) going into samsung's settings, and going to "labs" and there is a way to force apps into certain orientations. I'd set it up in portrait first and log in, and then try to change things from within the app first. Can't remember what I did. but hope this helps
Thanks for your answer, but I can't set it in landscape mode. I tried from the app and it shows a small portrait window, it doesn't fit the full screen. If I force full screen from Labs it zooms the image to fit the screen, but it loses the rate and it's hard to play. Your full-screen is perfect..
Nice review Have you tried to use the tab s9 as an external monitor with third party apps like superscreen or duet screen and if so, how is the experience when connected to PC/PS5 (I think both alllow 120hz) in terms of gaming or latency?
I haven't. It's great as a second screen when connected wirelessly. Wired in, I don't notice much latency if I wire up to a monitor. I think latency is fine wired in. But again, that's for monitor use. Haven't ever tried to use other apps to play ps5 through it. I'll be very curious to see if anyone else has had that experience. Would love to know how it works. Just haven't tested those things yet.
I'm newly subbed to your channel, and it's wonderful and very helpful. I'll be buying my S9 Ultra in a few weeks. I hope I can get a good deal. Thanks for all your info.
On a side note, I'm selling mine. In the next few days. You check check my twitter @digestandroid . But if you have to wait and look for a good deal, I'm sure there will be plenty. Good luck!
For sure! It probably will be. I sell things within 2 to 3 days, but you can always follow me for tech deals, I post them every few weeks depending on what I'm reviewing or doing. Mostly on X. But either way, appreciate the follow. And like I said in the video, sales are pretty fequent. Best Buy Open Box deals are terrific, especially if you want "excellent condition". As long as you buy open box BEFORE they take the display units off the shelves. When they make those open box, they often have screen burn. That's why it's a better time to buy now, before the S10 comes out. Anyway, appreciate the sub! More tablet content coming. Tab S9, A9+ updates, and then The Lenovo P12 and then some more Android phones
@@jackpre3399early or mid 2025. Probably early, Jan to March I'm guessing. I mean it's going to have a slightly better processor. Maybe a better anti reflective screen. I'm not expecting that much. Obviously it will be great though.
It shouldn't matter at all that it's refurbished. Especially at this point. Maybe a refurbished Tab S7 or S8 would have issues. But you're pretty likely to get a good option here since it's still fairly recent.
Okay, followed you over here from the other video. Thanks for the update. Also, thanks especially for the Dexnor review. I was looking at that and wondering about its quality. Here's a suggestion for another video: what you omitted here is that leftover new stock of the S8 Ultra can be had for as little as $650, or $575 refurb. I'm going with the S8 because the dialed up features of the S9, while they look great, are of less consequence to me than saving 40% off of the list price. You might want to do a pros and cons video of new versus last year's stock versus refurb. Anyway, great job, thanks for the heads up on these products. Edit: no sooner that I post this then I watched the last few seconds of your video. My bad. I really should watch these things all the way through before opening my big mouth.
LOL! Yeah. Funny comment. I love it. Thanks for watching all the way through, 19 minutes was tough for me. And The Dexnor is great. Just lower quality touchpad. I turn it off and enjoy everything else about it. I will say I'm selling my S9 Ultra (admittedly, very scratched up on the screen 😂) for $580 on Twitter (@DigestAndroid). But if looking in mint condition, yes, you will save a few hundred. But a little more wear and tear on an older model and missing some features. If you want the size though, the S8 Ultra is great, and you won't miss too much. But there's value either way. Either you get more updates, a newer device, slightly faster with slightly more brightness, all with the S9 Ultra. Or you'll get something with 90% of the features and save some hundreds. Either way you'll be set
@@AndroidDigest have you used any screen protectors? Any recommendations? I don’t tend to use them and don’t usually have problems with my phones or tablets. But this thing is huge and expensive. I’ve also found many reviews of tempered glass protectors that are fragile and crack while you’re trying to install them, and that don’t last long. Lastly, the reviews of the Invictus series gorilla glass tend to suggest you don’t need one. Have you done a video about this yet? Thank you!
That's tough. Remember the S10 may not be out until next year. January or February is an estimate. Now we have sales. So you may end up spending an extra $300. If you're in the US you can find it mint condition, and if you pay $800, or $750. That's okay, because Samsung may give you $650 to trade it in anyway next year. So you will have options. If you want it new, the question is, should you take it now for like $300 cheaper? The S10 Ultra may have a price hike. It is rumored to be another phone chip, Snapdragon Gen 4 or something. Maybe you will get a less reflective display. Is that worth $300? If you always want the latest maybe you wait. But this is a good time to buy this tablet, you will get your discounts, 6+ months of usage, and you still paid less than the S10 Ultra so you save money. But it depends on the person
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I'm a med student . Using this tab for last 5 months with my s24 ultra. It's perfect .
what note taking app do you use
@@seanlee8419 Samsung notes .
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My version of this (which is xiaomi) the k70 ultra and xiaomi redmi pad pro
ipad pro with m1,2,3,4 is like a smart car with w16 engine. it's mostly useless. S9 ultra is more than good enough for 99.99% people who are not into apple ecosystem.
Exactly. Your dead on. iPad is great for many. But unnecessary in some ways. And missing the sd slot, or other flexibility you get with Android
I bought a S9 Plus with a $600 trade-in of a Tab S8 that i bought used last year for $400. They also threw in a Tab A9+ completely free, so I basically paid a total of $400 (post tax) for a tablet upgrade and a free budget tablet.
There's actually a surprisingly noticeable step up in performance considering it's just one year newer, especially in gaming. I'm really liking it so far, especially with the extra bit of screen real estate.
Btw, have you considered just using a folding bluetooth keyboard and a regular, slimmer case instead of one of those keyboard cases? I find I don't always need to use the keyboard, so being able to pack away a tiny keyboard only for when I need it to be nice.
Thanks for sharing! Yeah a case like that is a good option. The benefit of the Dexnor is that you can take the keyboard off entirely and only carry it with the tablet when you know you'll need it. I put s tempered glass on the front anyway so it's pretty protected. I also don't love folding keyboards. But I do really like using a Samsung Outdoor Cover with my Galaxy tablets and using a Bluetooth keyboard like an mx keys mini. Those are my 2 things I like to use. But everyone is different. Thanks for commenting and giving people more options. I'm all about it
Where did you find that deal
This tablet is a beast, been using it since just before launch date!!! It does everything you need and more. I have the keyboard cover as well and can't replicate the issue you were having when typing the "u" in "you" over and over. I'm wondering if you have a defective keyboard. I had a defective one for months as my keyboard would randomly disconnect. I went through three exchanges in order to get my problem resolved. It was quite the process but they allowed it and now I'm quite ecstatic.
Thanks for the awesome video! Keep them coming!
I have to type it extremely quickly. In Google Docs especially. It never happens when I type slow. But if I fly through typing, like 100 wpm style, it always misses the u, or at least 75% of the time. I've had this issue with the Tab S9, S9 Plus, S8, S8 Ultra, and so on. Again if I slow down intentionally, no problems. Only when I'm speeding through.
Either way, I'm happy you aren't having the issue, because without that, I'd be loving the keyboard cover a lot more! The Dexnor isn't perfect either, the touchpad is actually pretty bad on it. So I turn it off. That's why I mentioned that even in my sponsored segment, always have to keep it real.
Happy you got it replaced though, and happy it's working well for you!
I got one of these back when it was released. I love it, I use it all the time. With the CITRIX app I can connect to my work computer and with the remote desktop feature I can connect to my desk top when away from home. This lets me play table top simulator while away from home with friends and family while on the road.
Other than that it is just nice to be able to fit so much of a book on the screen.
I love it and consider it a 5 star device, though I think the 9+ is a better size and when it is time to upgrade in a few years I will likely go with the + size.
Great thoughts, and very good use case!
Thanks for the tip about the Citrix app for the Tab S9 Ultra. I will definitely give it a try at work so I can give presentations and share data right off my desktop. computer.
@@robertcolpitts4534 I hope it works as well for you as it does for me. I use "Citrix Workspace"
How can use it as second monitor for pc?
There is a built in tool called second screen that will allow it to connect to your PC.
Yes. Search second screen in Windows. It's built into windows. It should detect it nearby if on the same wifi
This is the best feature pack android tab ever❤
For sure, I love it.
I'm so in love with my ultra it's truly brilliant.
For sure. I love it
Traded my S8 Ultra to Samsung last week and only had to pay $149.99 + tax - I love this tablet!
That's a great deal!
I'm getting it
You'll love it
Enjoy it!
Great choice! I've been loving it for movies and games. I've had it for about a year now, I think.
I did too!..love it!
@@angieamarillo I love how you can have different icons too and moving wallpapers and much more
I got mine s9 ultra for little under $400 with s8 tradein
1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra:
• Video Playback Resolution: Supports up to 4K (3840x2160 pixels) resolution. This means it can display video content in Ultra High Definition, offering the highest level of detail and clarity available on this device.
2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6:
• Video Playback Resolution: Supports up to 4K (3840x2160 pixels) resolution. This means it can also play 4K content, similar to the Tab S9 Ultra.
Key Differences:
• Screen Size and Resolution: While both tablets support 4K video playback, the Tab S9 Ultra has a much larger and higher-resolution display (14.6 inches, 2960x1848 pixels) compared to the Tab S6 (10.5 inches, 2560x1600 pixels). This means that even though both can play 4K video, the Tab S9 Ultra can display more detail and has a larger screen to enhance the viewing experience.
• Display Technology: The Tab S9 Ultra features a Super AMOLED display with deeper blacks and more vibrant colors compared to the Super AMOLED or AMOLED display on the Tab S6. This can lead to a better overall viewing experience for 4K content.
In summary, while both tablets support 4K video playback, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra offers a more immersive experience due to its larger screen size, higher screen resolution, and advanced display technology.
Getting the s9 plus this month to study on and play on. You just helped me make sure that i made my mind on getting it instead of an ipad air (there's nothing wrong with the ipad, i just hate the limitations on ios lol.)
I hope you enjoy it. I think a lot of it is just an OS preference thing. I think the better value is with Samsung but iPads are still great. But I like that sd card slot flexibility and that os flexibility on Android. Hope you enjoy it when you get it! If you buy from Best buy or Samsung try to use those description links too. You don't have to but it helps 😂. Appreciate you. Leave any comments with questions. I don't always see follow ups but I try to respond to every comment at least once
Are there 3rd party keyboards that use the pins? Don't really want to also have to charge a keyboard. What's the battery life like on the Dexnor, and how fast does it reconnect when you start typing?
No. Samsung has those patented I'm guessing. No other keyboards use the pins. I don't start typing right away if it's been asleep. It's supposed to last for two weeks of continued usage. But I haven't had to recharge it and it's been over a week. A good amount of usage. It may be 3 or 4 weeks of pretty good usage for a recharge. But it's 4 hours to recharge it. To give an idea. According to amazon. It's got great travel. Great backlighting. A poor touchpad but I use a Bluetooth mouse anyway. I enjoy it. But it's not perfect. I keep it real even if they sponsor me. I think the $350 model is pretty flawed so I'm happy to accept a flawed $150 model that's cheaper with coupons.
Not sure what productivity means to you but im able to run my businesses off tab s9...
Oh yeah. You can definitely get productive on the tab S9. I'm not saying you can't. I was actually meeting with someone fairly recently, and I didn't want to take something big and bulky, so I took the tablet so I wouldn't be distracting and I was able to type up a ton of stuff right in front of someone. You can definitely get a lot of productive work done especially with the right tools.
I was mainly referring to the fact that it's just harder to get more work done with a smaller screen. Not only can you see less on the screen, but the keyboard cover, if you buy a keyboard cover, those are obviously going to be smaller. You can avoid that by buying a Bluetooth keyboard, but my point is the size of the tablet does actually matter for productivity. So that's why I say that, yes, you can get a ton of productive work done on the Tab S9, but a bigger screen would typically help accomplish that a little better and a bigger accessories. But it doesn't mean you can't make the tab S9 a productivity powerhouse. I was just saying that the other tablets might be better suited for that function
Regarding battery, I get 7-10% drop per hour when video watching on 60 hz/adaptive (it should be the same with keyboard typing) and something like ~10-12% when multitasking on 120hz. No gaming tests, sorry. Overall great tab, love it.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. For me I drop a little more. I know some battery tests, on 150 nits of brightness, on those tests people were getting 9 to 10 hours. Practically I'm keeping my device on higher brightness. So I'm closer to 7 hours. But updates have made the battery life maybe a little better than those initial tests from websites. But I'm still around 6 to 10 hours. Normally 7 or 8 depending on what I do.
@@AndroidDigest you're right, I forgot to mention brightness level. I use auto, mostly indoors, never more than 50%.
I have samsung s9 ultra aim gaming fortnite 80% 50% in 1hour en 15 minits
It a good battery
The only reason that i am getting this samsung tablet the new samsung ui with the alarm clock app. you can set alarm clock wallpapers and music. Waking up to my fam pic in a 14.6 in screen with my fav songs, is the only reason iam not buying an ipad pro. Sad that such a small software feature is not available in any other tablet, including other androids
Awesome, hope you enjoy it!
This S9 Ultra tablet screen is way to sensitive. I can be watching a video and go to move the tablet to put it down and it will start running something else. I don't believe I even touched the screen, it drives me nuts. Other than that, it is a very good machine and I have no other complaints.
Yeah that's the problem with very small bezels, you can't touch the screen or you will bring up the menus or other things. I personally turn on the gestures rather than the 3 buttons on the bottom, but even then you could accidentally activate a gesture. I think most problems would have a similar problem with small bezels. Still, not fun to deal with.
I wanted a big tablet to watch tv shows and movies. So I got the s8 ultra for $699 instead. I,m very happy with my device. FYI I,m watching this on my s8 ultra.
Yeah I made an updated review on that tablet recently. It's a very good tablet, glad you're liking it
Great review, been using this tablet for 10 months myself. This tablet does everything I need it to do and more. Well worth the price.
Couldn't agree more!
Way better than the iPad pro m4 . I have the tab s9 and it's amazing
Glad you're liking it! It's great
I'm sorry I have to say smth 4:17 there are bigger tablets for ART that is and no not the art tablets that u hook up to your pc there are stupidity huge art tablets that u can physically walk around but ur going have to do a lot of digging fr
Seen some on Amazon and other places but there stupidity expensive compared to this so just stay with this just wanted to make the point there is bigger
I agree but when it comes to actual Android tablets that are even halfway decent you won't find much. All I'm trying to say
You really should turn off UA-cam ambient mode for fullscreen video playback demos
The ambient mode is irrelevant, the reason the video isn't full screen is because the aspect ratio of the tablet doesn't allow it to be completely full screen. There's going to be a small amount of bars unless you zoom in, and whenever you zoom in, you're missing some of the video at that point and the quality also decreases. I would rather show with the actual viewing and experience will be like, and it also allows me to show off the actual aspect ratio and the bars that you should expect without zooming. That's my personal preference. But I get why you would want to see full screen since you use it that way yourself
@@AndroidDigest I just mean that in ambient mode, the letterboxed regions are filled with color instead of pure black in full screen, which removes one of the main benefits of an OLED screen
I love my s9 ultra, had it for a couple months, but i wish samsung have pass through charging like ipad. Love the ip69 waterproof, i love to use it outdoor, but my problem is when the usb-c port gets wet, it can take hours for it to dry.
Ok
Hello do u think it is good for students !😅
Great for students. I do have a video about Galaxy tablets and productivity, and I talk about college students there: ua-cam.com/video/pMZ_4lmgjQE/v-deo.html
I would recommend this or the Tab S9 Plus though. This is the ultra beefy model, the S9 Plus is a little bit more portable, but still big enough.
It's good for anything
Also, don't forget the extended storage. Plus ,I never seen anyone pay full price for a samsung device there is always a deal. I got my tablet for $250 with trade in.
Very true, those trades are always awesome.
I had the Tab S8 Ultra and M4 iPad Pro 13" together for a week and I returned the iPad
Pro almost immediately. It's a powerhouse, but with stale OS. Tab S8 Ultra offers more flexibility with creative and workflow.
Yeah I prefer Android personally, but always say to each their own
Nice video promoting the S9 but if Samsung wants to compete with apple they need to drop the price, i have an M1 ipad pro that will run circles around the S9 and it is a first gen M processor. Samsung should stop pricing the S9 like it's an iPad Pro and compete by making the S9 affordable
This is where we would disagree a little bit. And you need to know, I highly promote the iPads. My channel is Android Digest so I don't really talk about them much, but for those people who need that extra power I definitely recommend they go to Apple.
But I think the idea that the m1 iPad runs circles around this is just not true for an average everyday user. Users are not running benchmarks or doing video rendering tests on a daily basis. They are going to Hulu, Netflix, they are surfing the web, even if they push their tab to more intense stuff like gaming, you can still game on almost every single game on the highest settings on this tablet. So what can you really do on an m1 iPad that you can't do at the same exact speed here? Almost all of those tasks are lightning fast. So you can't just compare an m1 iPad Pro from years ago, which is discounted due to age, you can't just compare that to a Galaxy Tab.
If you're in the Apple ecosystem, by all means, I get that iPads do have more power for the money and if that's something you care about Or if you feel like you will notice that power, absolutely, I recommend it to you. And if you're all in on the Apple ecosystem, I would recommend going with a m1 or M2 iPad anyway because they are such a good value and they have more than enough power for pretty much everyone. So I'm actually with you 100%.
But when you have smartphones on Android, or tablets on Android, that are so fast at every app that they open, They are so fast. On a daily basis I wouldn't even notice a single millisecond of a difference personally between this and an m1 iPad Pro. Or even an M3 or an m4. Day to day stuff you do on a tablet you just don't notice those differences, once you get as fast as something like a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Gen 3 You're not going to notice these gigantic differences even if the benchmark show that. Because you only take advantage of those differences and very very extreme use cases.
In the end I think you are comparing apples to oranges, a ton of people out there don't want iPads, there's a ton of people that won't consider iPads at all because they want to stay on the Android ecosystem. For those people, this will be the flagship tablet for them. There's no need to constantly compare to Apple because most people on Android tablets just wouldn't even want to consider an iPad, they wouldn't want to split up their ecosystem.
Also, you're missing a lot of the advantages. Of course Apple has always had the advantage with processing power, at least recently, but what about Samsung having 120 Hz on their tablets and on their phones for several years before Apple? What about having OLED and amoled screens way before Apple? What about the fact that this comes with an SD card slot, or what about the fact that this comes with the stylus? These devices are already hundreds of dollars off, they come with a stylus that saves you like $100 compared to Apple, they come with Samsung dex which is arguably way better than stage manager, and they come with SD card storage, which could save you hundreds and hundreds of dollars because that's how Apple makes money, they force you to upgrade storage by not allowing an SD card slot.
Even over the m1 iPad Pro, you would still save money buying a Galaxy Tab. You would also get a lot of advantages. So I don't really agree with your argument. And again, I don't think the processing power is as important as all of these other things. But maybe this to you. Or maybe the app will ecosystem is that important to you. That's completely fine. But it doesn't make these tablets a bad value and it doesn't make them invalid. They are still tremendous values on Android especially with all the sales.
I really want this tablet but can't find the keyboard case with track pad for it, anyone know where? Can't find it on Samsung website or Amazon
I have a video reviewing the keyboard case if you dig for it on my channel. All links in the description. You can try those
Hey, sorry for the multiple posts... one other note about the tablet size: I travel a lot and prefer to download content for offline viewing, which you increasingly are not permitted on a Windows device. Vudu, Max, others only permit downloading to mobile devices. I started to get a Chromebook, but then I either have a typical laptop build (which can be problematic if the person seated in front of you reclines... grrr) or a 2-in-1 build where the keyboard is folded beneath. Either way, unless I bought the original tomato red Samsung Chromebook with its 4k OLED screen, I would have a significantly less brilliant display and more cumbersome device for 90% of my use scenario.
But when it's time to go to work, I'll need an ample-sized screen. To me, this thing really isn't all that big. Sure, it's a giant tablet but it's an average-sized laptop screen, fits easily on a tray table (w/out the keyboard), espec angled in the drawing position, laying more flat on the table rather than upright.
This is very good. With the keyboard cover it's actually bigger than a laptop. Because the kickstand AND the keyboard take room. On the other hand, if you don't have the keyboard attached it can be MUCH smaller and fit into tight spaces. You're dead on
for people who tries to type you on the keyboard,
the Problem dont exsist on german and French Layout, because they Y is on the last line and you can thrn nomrally write the word you
Good to know!
Still rocking with my S7 plus and I love it (Thanks again for the suggestion). I'm kinda thinking of upgrading soon though
The S10 series is coming out in October, hopefully
Just traded in my S8 Ultra for a $900 credit to get the S9 Ultra.
$150 out of pocket after the trade in. They have a pretty incredible promotion going on right now.
That's insane considering you could get the S8 Ultra for around $400 or so on ebay. Maybe 500. But that's a great deal
I am a student and I have a phone, all I need is a large screen so that I can write and read easily,Good storage space, and for the game control buttons you can modify from the settings
Maybe you could just get a cheaper tablet if you don't need much. If you just want to read and get good storage space, maybe you get something like the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus or something. You can even add an sd card for some media to save to.
Samsung needs to offer a 'magic keyboard' for their Galaxy Tabs ... at least the plus and ultra models.
I would LOVE that. Dexnor has a magic keyboard alternative for the S9 Plus. It's great, minus the trackpad. But I just use a Bluetooth mouse, and I use that trackpad space as a nice palm rest. It's a great keyboard cover, it even has backlighting. Still can't compare to a really really nice magic keyboard though
The new snapdragon x elite laptops are a much better bang for your bucks also comes with windows installed.
First off, I am absolutely in love with all of those laptops. But it's just a completely different thing. Tablets don't have a big keyboard to bring around with them all the time, this screen will be better than almost all of those Snapdragon devices, at a cheaper price, and even the speakers will be better. It will also be easier to do a lot of basic tasks, and easier to browse on with touch screen. So it really depends on what you're wanting to do
Hi @AndroidDigest, does this tab s9 ultra charge if connected to a laptop through its type c port?
Yes it would charge. It's similar to a phone. It will give you an option if you are pulling down from the notification bar, it will have an option to do file transfer, USB charging. And you can select what you want it to do
Do you also have bad quality pictures? My camera looks weird
Not really. But remember, this is not a cell phone. So it's not going to have anywhere close to the quality of pictures as you're going to get from an actual phone. Plus it's a larger screen, so you're viewing the photos on this ginormous screen, so they're going to look even worse quality than they would looking on a smaller phone
Great video subscribed 👍
Seriously thanks so much. Means a lot
Been using my tab s9 since launc and it didn't disappoint. Best purchase last year.
It's great for sure
I got this tablet from day one and can not fault it. The battery is fantastic , and the screen is amazing. No regrets 😊
For sure, it's awesome
Worth trading in the base tab s8 for this? Would cost 350$
Seems like a really good deal honestly. The Yab S8 is only worth around $350ish online especially after fees. So yeah. Getting a lot more for it, it's really worth it
Thank you.
I still thinking if to buy Tab 9 Ultra which have 3 years of bug firmware updates or wait to Tab 10 Ultra(which will have almost the same specs) with possible (maybe) longer firmware updates.
Yeah. It's a tough call. Save more money, and get 6 months of extra usage, even if the S10 Ultra comes out you can be happy that you bought yours on sale vs full price. Savings hundreds and being 6+months of usage, because I'm not expecting a release until January. BUT we'll see. Some people really like waiting for the newest
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Thank you for your response.
You right.
Only a pity that Galaxy Tablet's S series have only 3 years of big Android updates.
Tablets can be use much longer as smartphones.
My first and last tablet was Galaxy Tab S Note 12.4. I bought it in 2014 and used almost 6 years. But got only one big Android update. With Tab S10 Ultra Samsung could extend big updates to 5 years as at S24 series. But isn't officially. With this I can wait.
Lovely Device been using it 5 months now
I love the S9 Ultra! However due to scaling, the apple ipad pro 13, and also the s9+ actually shows the same amount of content as this despite being much smaller. The apple also is far brighter sustained and peak, and in terms of actual performance like editing 4k multi layers, I would trust the m4 or even m2 over it. S9 is awesome though, the sideloading, microSD, etc. :)
You can change the display size of items on your screen. I agree that the iPad is better. For sure, I'm Android to the core but I won't argue that. For those on the Apple side they have a definite treat. Here, I'm trying to explain who this is for: those who want that screen size, or those who want sideloading, microsd cards, a pen in the box, etc. The S9 Plus is the value play compared to the iPad for those reasons, and the Ultra is a little extra for more screen size if you want it.
iPad is great this year! I love the competition.
@@AndroidDigest Ah with the max resolutions I think it still shows more due to the scaling, watched a ZoneofTech video showing it, to my astonishment there is such so much detail in aspect ratio, resolution, scalling, and zoom percentage combos. Anyhow, thanks for making the video as always!!
Thanks for the great review. Will be getting this tab for my postgrad studies. Could you recommend me apps and alt. accessories(considering that the original accessories are mostly out of stock) that will be useful for me on this device?
For me, I've got a few things I like to use. The Samsung book cover keyboard is nice overall but a little expensive. The Dexnor keyboard cover is a good alternative, the trackpad is pretty bad but I turn it off and use a Bluetooth mouse. But those options are both a little heavy for a tablet.
Another one of my favorite options is the Samsung Outdooe Cover. Because you can carry your tablet by the kickstand, it almost acts like a briefcase, and you can just bring a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse separate when you want to use DeX or get productive.
I also like to have a usb c hub so I can connect to a monitor or if I want to connect other things to the tablet. Anker is a good brand. Hopefully these things help
You know. I ultimately went with the M4 iPad Pro 13 inch…because I’m terrified of change. I don’t regret my decision…or I didn’t until I got to try the galaxy tab earlier today. Gotta say I much prefer the galaxy aspect ratio better. I might be crazy enough to get both.
Maybe find a really really good deal on something like that Galaxy Tab S9 FE or something. It comes with the pen. Gives you a good taste of what it is like. Or get both and then return your least favorite one. So yeah, a cheaper model gives you a taste at a lower cost. And you can resell later too. Or returns. But I'd recommend you try both.
@@AndroidDigest one step ahead of you boss lol. As an artist, I pretty much live on tablets. I’m keeping the M4 pro but found a local deal on the ultra. I knew I wanted it after trying it, but your video sent me over the edge…so…thanks I guess? Such a terrible influence. You should be ashamed
Haha. Good luck! Hope you find the right one you want to keep
How can I get that multi color live screensaver
I just use the screensavers that come with the device honestly so not sure what you mean, maybe I'm misunderstanding
is open box model really well on best buy ????
Excellent condition open box models are almost always great at Best buy
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Good dreams!
Did UA-cam use Mario Kart landscape Mode? How?
Once you get it into portrait mode the game itself has a setting where it will turn landscape during the race. But you could also try (if that doesn't work well) going into samsung's settings, and going to "labs" and there is a way to force apps into certain orientations. I'd set it up in portrait first and log in, and then try to change things from within the app first. Can't remember what I did. but hope this helps
Thanks for your answer, but I can't set it in landscape mode. I tried from the app and it shows a small portrait window, it doesn't fit the full screen. If I force full screen from Labs it zooms the image to fit the screen, but it loses the rate and it's hard to play. Your full-screen is perfect..
The studio looks a lot brighter and cleaner now
Good! Glad to see someone likes it!
Nice review
Have you tried to use the tab s9 as an external monitor with third party apps like superscreen or duet screen and if so, how is the experience when connected to PC/PS5 (I think both alllow 120hz) in terms of gaming or latency?
I haven't. It's great as a second screen when connected wirelessly. Wired in, I don't notice much latency if I wire up to a monitor. I think latency is fine wired in. But again, that's for monitor use. Haven't ever tried to use other apps to play ps5 through it. I'll be very curious to see if anyone else has had that experience. Would love to know how it works. Just haven't tested those things yet.
@@AndroidDigest thanks for your reply.
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Can you use the s pen on second screen mode?
Good question. Never tried it. So don't want to say for sure
I'm newly subbed to your channel, and it's wonderful and very helpful. I'll be buying my S9 Ultra in a few weeks. I hope I can get a good deal. Thanks for all your info.
On a side note, I'm selling mine. In the next few days. You check check my twitter @digestandroid . But if you have to wait and look for a good deal, I'm sure there will be plenty. Good luck!
@AndroidDigest Thanks for the info , if it's not sold within 2 weeks, I'll reach out to you. Keep up the great work.
For sure! It probably will be. I sell things within 2 to 3 days, but you can always follow me for tech deals, I post them every few weeks depending on what I'm reviewing or doing. Mostly on X. But either way, appreciate the follow. And like I said in the video, sales are pretty fequent. Best Buy Open Box deals are terrific, especially if you want "excellent condition". As long as you buy open box BEFORE they take the display units off the shelves. When they make those open box, they often have screen burn. That's why it's a better time to buy now, before the S10 comes out.
Anyway, appreciate the sub! More tablet content coming. Tab S9, A9+ updates, and then The Lenovo P12 and then some more Android phones
I'm using it since 5 months.... Grt tab ❤
For sure. It's great
Want one so bad
It's definitely an awesome tablet
Nice video keep up the good work
Thank you so much. It means a lot
Another great video, Zach!
Thanks so much! Appreciated
U can get if you want S9 . But new tab s10 is going to come (ultr) which might have a very good processor than this
Rumors say that S10+ had mediatek, not that better than SD8 gen 2 (benchmark comparison). Maybe ultra will have sd8 gen 4, who knows
When will the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra be released?
Yes if u prefer ultra than good processor .and it's expected to release early or mid 2025
@@jackpre3399early or mid 2025. Probably early, Jan to March I'm guessing. I mean it's going to have a slightly better processor. Maybe a better anti reflective screen. I'm not expecting that much. Obviously it will be great though.
Every year we get a processor bump. We're still half a year from that. I'm not too worried about the S10. It will still be awhile
great points
Thanks! Appreciate it
I'm getting mine soon got for discounted because its refurbished bit nervous on how it will perform
It shouldn't matter at all that it's refurbished. Especially at this point. Maybe a refurbished Tab S7 or S8 would have issues. But you're pretty likely to get a good option here since it's still fairly recent.
Okay, followed you over here from the other video. Thanks for the update. Also, thanks especially for the Dexnor review. I was looking at that and wondering about its quality.
Here's a suggestion for another video: what you omitted here is that leftover new stock of the S8 Ultra can be had for as little as $650, or $575 refurb.
I'm going with the S8 because the dialed up features of the S9, while they look great, are of less consequence to me than saving 40% off of the list price.
You might want to do a pros and cons video of new versus last year's stock versus refurb.
Anyway, great job, thanks for the heads up on these products.
Edit: no sooner that I post this then I watched the last few seconds of your video. My bad. I really should watch these things all the way through before opening my big mouth.
LOL! Yeah. Funny comment. I love it. Thanks for watching all the way through, 19 minutes was tough for me.
And The Dexnor is great. Just lower quality touchpad. I turn it off and enjoy everything else about it.
I will say I'm selling my S9 Ultra (admittedly, very scratched up on the screen 😂) for $580 on Twitter (@DigestAndroid). But if looking in mint condition, yes, you will save a few hundred. But a little more wear and tear on an older model and missing some features. If you want the size though, the S8 Ultra is great, and you won't miss too much. But there's value either way. Either you get more updates, a newer device, slightly faster with slightly more brightness, all with the S9 Ultra. Or you'll get something with 90% of the features and save some hundreds. Either way you'll be set
@@AndroidDigest have you used any screen protectors? Any recommendations?
I don’t tend to use them and don’t usually have problems with my phones or tablets. But this thing is huge and expensive.
I’ve also found many reviews of tempered glass protectors that are fragile and crack while you’re trying to install them, and that don’t last long.
Lastly, the reviews of the Invictus series gorilla glass tend to suggest you don’t need one.
Have you done a video about this yet? Thank you!
Is it worth it to wait for the tab s10 or get the s9 now?
That's tough. Remember the S10 may not be out until next year. January or February is an estimate. Now we have sales. So you may end up spending an extra $300. If you're in the US you can find it mint condition, and if you pay $800, or $750. That's okay, because Samsung may give you $650 to trade it in anyway next year. So you will have options. If you want it new, the question is, should you take it now for like $300 cheaper? The S10 Ultra may have a price hike. It is rumored to be another phone chip, Snapdragon Gen 4 or something. Maybe you will get a less reflective display. Is that worth $300? If you always want the latest maybe you wait. But this is a good time to buy this tablet, you will get your discounts, 6+ months of usage, and you still paid less than the S10 Ultra so you save money.
But it depends on the person
Love this ad. Good job bro
Thanks so much, means a lot!